Tamarind Gum Powder

Tamarind Gum is obtained from endosperm of the seeds of the tamarind tree (Tamarindus indica linn) and has application in paper, textile industry, food etc. In the food industry it is used as an emulsifier and a stabilizer.

Molecules of tamarind gum weigh between the ranges of 250000 and 650000 molar mass. It spreads easily in water and turns to a gluey fluid when heated up, in acidic form and thermal resistant solution.

The structure of tamarind gum is suggested to be a main chain of cellulose with many branching at the O-6 positions and short side chains with one or two D-xylopyranosyl capped with D-galactopyranosyl, L-arabinofuranosyl or D-xylopyranosyl units.

Tamarind Gum Powder is prepared from Tamarind kernel powder is obtained from tamarind seeds.

Various grades of tamarind seeds are methodically ground to powder at the same time conserving their nutritious properties. These seeds are then roasted and decorticated. Seeds kernels are sorted by color to obtain tamarind kernel powder. The tamarinds seeds are made up of 35% Husk and 65% White Kernel. The white kernel obtained are used to produce tamarind kernel powder.

Parameters	Value
Colour	Creamish White Powder
Moisture	3 - 6%
Ash	1 - 3%
Oil Content	4 -6 %
Protein	10 - 15%
Solid Content	80 - 88%
pH	6 - 7%
Mesh size	100% passing 120 / 200 / 300 mesh
Viscosity	3%- 2500/2900cps in hot boiling water with Brookfield RVT, Spindle-4, RPM 20

Food industry - As adhesives
Textile industry – As a textile thickener and sizing agent
Dye Industry – For sizing
Paper, Printing Industry – As printing paste and as paper glue
Explosives Industry – As a thickening agent
Agriculture – For creating fertilizers
Wood Industry – Woodworks and of plywood manufacturing
Cosmetic Industry- As an antioxidants
Oil and Gas Industry – Drilling & Stabilizing soil
Tobacco Industry – As adhesives
Paint Industry- For thickening purpose